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|Alternatively, this is an illustration of the finished setup without the redirecting quickdraw and with unlocked carabiner for Prusik
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Revision as of 10:02, 1 October 2025

Rope support with tuber
Other namesRope support
Use(s)Multipitch, mountaineering, rescue
ProsGives leverage to help with making a hard move
ConsTaking slack is much slower

Rope support is used in a case when the climber belayed from top needs help by lifting up while performing a hard move. It can be also employed as a support to the second climber during rescue if second climber just needs a bit of help to complete the ascend.

Building the rope support

  • This rope support can be performed only while belaying from above
  • Start with a tie-off of the tuber (1)
  • After the tie-off you can let go (2)
  • Tie a prusik onto the life strand (3) and place a quickdraw if you want to pull in downwards direction (optional, 4)
  • Pull the rope through the carabiner(s) (5)
  • You can close the lock (6) and remove the tie-off while holding the brake strand (7)
  • Now you are ready to provide the rope support
  • Alternatively, this is an illustration of the finished setup without the redirecting quickdraw and with unlocked carabiner for Prusik

References